Your Child's First Visit

During the excitement of your child's first year of development, you may not be thinking much about his or her teeth. But it's important that your child see a dentist early. Children should see a dentist either within 6 months after their first tooth emerges through the gum (usually at 6 to 8 months) or by their first birthday. This early visit gives the dentist a chance to examine any existing teeth for decay and to look for any potential problems. It also gives the dentist an opportunity to educate parents. Your dentist may talk to you about:

▪ Good oral hygiene and cavity prevention
▪ Fluoride needs
▪ Oral habits
▪ Preventing trauma
▪ Developmental milestones
▪ Non-nutritive sucking
▪ Oral habits
▪ Teething
▪ Proper nutrition

After this first visit, the dentist will suggest a schedule of periodic checkups. While many children see their dentists every six months, some require more frequent observation.

Some health conditions require the child to take antibiotics before and after treatment to avoid certain bacterial infections. In addition, some medical or dental conditions can make the child more susceptible to dental problems, so the dentist may suggest more frequent visits.

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Children's Dentistry